Donaldson CoDCI +3.13%94 ROA % is 15.37% as of Apr. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 12.41. GuruFocus rates DCI with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $81.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,081 Industrial Products companies, Donaldson Co ranks better than 94.94% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Donaldson Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $472 Mil.
Donaldson Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $3,074 Mil. Therefore, Donaldson Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 15.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Donaldson Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
DCI'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.11 Med: 12.41 Max: 14.57
Current: 14.48
During the past 13 years, Donaldson Co's highest ROA % was 14.57%. The lowest was 9.11%. And the median was 12.41%.
DCI's ROA % is ranked better than 94.94% of 3081
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.06
vs DCI: 14.48
Donaldson Co (NYSE:DCI) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) revenue data.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Donaldson Co ROA % Related Terms
Donaldson Co ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Donaldson Co's ROA % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Donaldson Co's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Donaldson Co ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Donaldson Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Donaldson Co's ROA % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Donaldson Co (DCI) has a ROA % of 15.37% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 12.41. Over the past decade, Donaldson Co's ROA % has ranged from 9.11 to 14.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #156 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Donaldson Co's ROA % too high?
Donaldson Co's current ROA % of 15.37% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 12.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.11 to a high of 14.57. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.06. Donaldson Co's value of 15.37% is 402.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #156 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Donaldson Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Donaldson Co's ROA % compare to FLS and GTLS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Donaldson Co ranks #156 out of 3081 companies for ROA %. This places Donaldson Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.06. Donaldson Co's value of 15.37% is 402.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Donaldson Co's own ROA % has ranged from 9.11 to 14.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.41 vs. the industry median of 3.06, Donaldson Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.06, based on 3,081 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Donaldson Co's current ROA % of 15.37% is 402.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Donaldson Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Donaldson Co's current ROA % is 15.37%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 12.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Donaldson Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Donaldson Co (DCI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $81.11, compared to a current price of $88.76 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 15.37%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 12.41 and 402.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.06. Donaldson Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Donaldson Co (DCI), the current ROA % is 15.37% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Donaldson Co (DCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Donaldson Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $88.76 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $81.11.
GuruFocus considers Donaldson Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DCI:
ROA %: 15.37% (24% above median its 10-year median of 12.41)
GF Value™: $81.11 vs. price of $88.76 (9.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 402.3% above the Industrial Products median (#156 of 3081)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Donaldson is a leading manufacturer of filtration systems and replacement parts, including air filtration systems, liquid filtration systems, and dust, fume, and mist collectors. The company serves a diverse range of end markets, including construction, mining, agriculture, truck, and industrial. Its business is organized into three segments: mobile solutions, industrial solutions, and life sciences. Donaldson generated approximately $3.7 billion in revenue in its fiscal 2025.
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